Danielle Gagne of Volatus Aerospace talks us through the opportunities afforded supply chains with the introduction of remotely piloted, middle mile cargo aircraft.
If you’ve made a purchase lately, you might have noticed that prices are edging higher, while deliveries are taking longer. Events like the COVID-19 global pandemic and increased online purchases have exposed major weaknesses in our global supply chain. We are in a world abundant with 21st century technology but operating in a 20th century supply chain.
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Volatus Aerospace Corp., (TSXV: VOL) (“Volatus” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has secured the first production delivery slot for the Natilus N3.8T large autonomous drone under development by Natilus Inc. of San Diego California, USA.
Natilus is the leading developer of large autonomous cargo drone freighters designed to dramatically reduce both the cost and environmental impact of air freight. The Natilus N3.8T is the first in a family of next-generation freight aircraft. The twin-engine turboprop will have a maximum takeoff weight of 8,618 kg (19,000 lbs.), a maximum range of 1,667 km (1,035 miles) and is expected to carry a load of LD3 containers to a maximum weight of 3,855 kg (8,500 lbs.).
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Natilus is using Siemens NX™products to support product development from concept through manufacturing and certification. Using NX™ products allows Natilus engineers to reduce its development times for the groundbreaking Blended Wing Body (BWB) prototype by half. Siemens products offer industry leading analysis and design tools that help Natilus develop ground breaking technologies in materials, aerodynamics and propulsion.
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With its Blended Wing Body aircrafts, Natilus targets the optimal blueprint for a sustainable aviation future.
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